The Sins That Bind Us by Geneva Lee is a gripping and consuming emotional tale of finding absolution, solace, love and acceptance. This book is unlike anything I have read from Geneva Lee as she gives her readers a glimpse of what it truly means to lose yourself to addiction.

“I want him to share his story so that I can understand the strange effect he has on me. Even now surrounded by a dozen other people, the connection between us is palpable— a tangible thread winding from him to me. I haven’t felt this way since… well, never. Not for a man. Certainly, not for a stranger.”

ADDICTION. Lets face it, we often associate addiction as something bad and something to be ashamed of. But if we really get to the real issue, it is a disease that can slowly consume and has the power to ruin you completely. And so in this rare and touching tale, Geneva Lee strips her readers raw to feel the vulnerability, sadness, and hopelessness each of her characters faces. She allows her readers to see that not every character is meant to be strong, beautiful, confident, and perfect. And sometimes, we all sin and for some people it is the sins that bind us.

“I keep my feet on the ground,” I remind him. This—allowing Jude to kiss me— is the wildest thing I have done in years. “I don’t dream or wish. I can’t risk it, and I can’t fly.”“Then I’ll build you wings.”

I honestly don’t want to go into depth with the story because this book is meant to be experienced. Experience the lost, the pain, the hurt, the sadness, the hopelessness, the fear, and the addiction. As humans, we all make mistakes and veer off course. And so Geneva Lee takes her readers on an emotional journey where light and hope can lead the way out of darkness and our past.

“I wait an eternity, and when his mouth finally finds mine, I know my life will never be the same.”

Geneva Lee did an amazing job with this story as she weaved truth, loss, happiness, love, second chances, and beauty all into this beautiful and gripping tale. This is by far one of my favorite books that I have read from Geneva Lee. I honestly felt her soul and heart being poured into the story of her characters.